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Post by Elliot Kane on Dec 12, 2009 4:23:37 GMT
Nah, I get where you're coming from, Kit. Xmas becomes an exercise in trying to find presents for people with no interests and less idea of what they want. As getting nothing is out of the question, it's one of the biggest wind-ups known to adults.
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Dec 12, 2009 9:06:53 GMT
Ugh... I forgot that I have fungus too. It's going to be time soon for ... some more turmeric + honey!!! Oh yes... most of my infection is gone by now and the past few days, the bandages were soo smelly.
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Post by Ubereil on Dec 12, 2009 9:20:27 GMT
Nah, I get where you're coming from, Kit. Xmas becomes an exercise in trying to find presents for people with no interests and less idea of what they want. As getting nothing is out of the question, it's one of the biggest wind-ups known to adults. Thank God for chocolate! Übereil
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Dec 12, 2009 9:43:40 GMT
kitty: Ahhh that all makes complete sense. Well, at least they "included" you back. @everyone: thanks for hte well wishes! @dpr: nope, living in an apartment here. Not even sure if it's legal to raise any bees(might find out someday). @gal: congrats! ;D Awww.... we'll miss you. Hildor: Ahahahaha... "Victory over a metal band". YEEHA! ;D Kitty, you're now the "Queen who reigns above everything." Rejoice! Ubereil: Chococolate.... weeeeee I've been cutting down on that majorly though. Excepting fruits and stuff, any other form of sugar hurts me badly.
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Post by peterh on Dec 12, 2009 11:33:16 GMT
Garh - I've been absent once again. This time not due to illness but I've been extremely busy lately but it's a welcome change from doing nothing at all I'm currently attending a 6 week job searching course and so far it's been rewarding. I've learned some new tecniques and it feels like I have a second energy. In fact, I'm going to a second interview on a webdesign/all-round office job on Monday. I might not get the job but even so things doesn't seem as hopeless as they did and that's good. So basically I'm busy, tired but happy
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Post by Galadriel on Dec 12, 2009 13:31:12 GMT
Gal - crete is nice! You go girl, don't do ALL the beachboys, mkay? :-P I can't? Boohoo, you're no fun ;D
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Post by Dark Phoenix Rising on Dec 12, 2009 13:47:45 GMT
Oh and for a quick update: I'm a bit confused about Christmas. How come it is so close?! I've to get gifts for 15+ people and because half of them are in Australia, I've to get the stuff like tomorrow to manage to send it in time. Somehow Christmas seemed more fun in the past... although I'm looking forward to goose (There was no goose to buy in Adelaide last year, so I had to make duck instead, but I'm German, we eat goose!!! *pout*) <snip> I think it's because people think that all other adults are always responsible and never childish and so will be insulted if you buy them anything that is fun, friviolus, or such like.
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Post by janggut on Dec 12, 2009 13:53:42 GMT
@ kitty -> nutcase? maybe that's why your BF falls in love with u. would people take offense if u don't buy them xmas gifts? @ Pete-> hope u'll get something good, man!
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Post by Galadriel on Dec 12, 2009 16:22:47 GMT
Hey Kitty! congrats on your victory! Show us a copy of the album credits ok?
And it's official! I'm hired for 6 months in Crete!!
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Post by janggut on Dec 12, 2009 17:17:30 GMT
woohoo!!
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Post by Elliot Kane on Dec 12, 2009 18:08:03 GMT
Peter - good luck! Gal - congrats! Just make sure internet access is your #1 priority! Jang - I'm not sure too many adults would mind THAT much at not getting presents. The problem is how YOU would feel if they got you something nice and you got them nothing. The true pain of Xmas...
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Post by Galadriel on Dec 12, 2009 19:49:41 GMT
Gal - congrats! Just make sure internet access is your #1 priority! I'll tell the hotel management ok? ;D
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Post by Elliot Kane on Dec 12, 2009 20:08:42 GMT
Tell 'em it's a direct order, Gal! ;D
Chaos requires its resident Elf. It says so on all the contracts! ;D
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Post by janggut on Dec 13, 2009 2:35:00 GMT
@ EK -> would u expect something if u give people presents?
i know i wouldn't cos if i do, it's very insincere of me.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Dec 13, 2009 3:53:25 GMT
I'm more of an 'if I can't get you something, you can't get me something' person. It's how I extort lists from people with no interests ;D
I'd be just as happy to agree to a 'no presents' rule, though.
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Dec 13, 2009 4:17:32 GMT
Alsooo forgot this: a few days ago, I'd a MAJOR adrenal crash. Was down with a very very mild fever/headache: body was burning hot, parts of me was ice-cold, etc. Been drinking a ton of water since and no more snacks and oily food. Gods, I'm still feeling bad. Also been trying to stay out of sunlight.
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Post by twoheadedragon on Dec 13, 2009 9:20:29 GMT
@ SC: Sorry to hear about that, get well soon! @ Gal: Congrats on the job, have a great time there in Crete! May you hold this job down well. @ Jangs: Hehe, it ain't easy catching the bees, let alone dealing with them... Besides, the "patch of land" happens to be right next to the entrance of the house, and we also have a 2-year-old kid living with us: I don't wanna see him stung! @ Kitty: Christmas presents... That's tough to deal with, good luck finding an affordable solution. @ EK: My rule with presents is that I don't care if people give/don't give me any (although if someone gives me a present, I'm sure to thank them), but I must give presents: at least to the orphans in the orphanages I visit.
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Post by Galadriel on Dec 13, 2009 10:46:52 GMT
Make your own xmas pressies! always fun, I once made a photo collage (way before i know how to handle a computer ) and my mother still got that hanging in her house.
As for the job, thx guys, i'm really looking forward to this new adventure. It's only for 6 months btw THD But at the moment, i got a severe cold, if it's not getting worse, i suffer from insomnia (haven't slept for 36 hours already) and i'm a bit sunburned on one side from falling asleep under the tanning bed. Well, I got lots to do and it's all a mess in my head between the snot so Chaos at LothLorien atm ;D
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Post by Galadriel on Dec 13, 2009 10:55:54 GMT
Tell 'em it's a direct order, Gal! ;D Chaos requires its resident Elf. It says so on all the contracts! ;D Hmm, must be in the small fonts then, somewhere at the bottom of the page or on the back ;D
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Post by LaFille on Dec 13, 2009 20:15:25 GMT
Yah, 6 months of no Internet to stay in touch would be a health hazard. Though if you can't get someone to provide you with one, mini laptops are getting very affordable these days, and while limited, it's enough to stay in contact. As for Christmas... My fun is in getting everything ready, searching for the presents to give, wrapping them, making graphics and cards, planning and setting up the food... Christmas is a pretext for all that, finally. For the people (adults) focused on "getting", trading and feeling obliged, I don't think it's Christmas that's the problem, but probably more a question of attitude that must be there all year long...
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